Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new international computer-based academic English language test, delivering real-life measures of test takers' language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English.
The new test will accurately measure the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing ability of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and who want to study at institutions where English is the principal language of instruction.
PTE Academic is endorsed by Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®) and it will be launched from October 2009.
Why recognize PTE Academic?
Accurate
Reliable and standardized scoring will assist you with high-quality recruitment decisions. The new test:
- uses automated writing and speech scoring using proven state-of the art technologies with no subjective scoring
- is robustly aligned with the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEF)
Authentic
Be confident that you are accepting test takers who can communicate effectively in an academic environment. The new test:
- uses 20 often innovative and integrated item types for international English
- uses real-life academic material from a variety of contexts and topics for authentic measures of test takers’ language ability
Informative
Get the valuable information you need to make decisions in a timely manner.
- scores will be delivered within five business days, for minimal delay in admissions applications
- score reports contain more data including the availability of core skills, enabling skills and a digital sound file
Secure
Be confident of the test takers’ authenticity.
- Pearson VUE is an industry leader in test security techniques using sophisticated and integrated biometrics
- a test taker's Personal Introduction is available as an additional biometric
Confident
Be confident in the integrity of the test.
- unique test forms are randomized to minimize question exposure and fraud
- secure item banking software is used
For more information visit http://www.pearsonpte.com
Accepting PTE Academic Scores
PTE Academic has received positive feedback from institutions around the world, please click here for an up-to-date list of recognizing institutions.
Colleges and universities interested in becoming a PTE Academic-recognizing institution can click here or send an email to the appropriate email address below for more information.
North and South America usreco@pearson.com
Canada canreco@pearson.com
United Kingdom and Ireland ukireco@pearson.com
Europe, Middle East, Africa and India emaireco@pearson.com
Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand apacreco@pearson.com